Crostini Al Caffe E Cacao Recipes

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
• Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

CROSTINI 8 WAYS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the sliced baguette pieces in an even layer on a baking sheet.
• Brush the baguette slices with olive oil.
• Place in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly brown and crispy.
• Spread the hummus on the crostini.
• Top with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of dried oregano.
• Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on the crostini.
• Top with a piece of sliced prosciutto, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
• Place a slice of brie cheese on the crostini.
• Top with a piece of sliced prosciutto, chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey.
• Spread goat cheese on a crostini.
• Top with chopped dates, chopped pistachios & a drizzle of maple syrup.
• Spread goat cheese on a crostini.
• Top with a slice of salame, sliced figs and 2-3 drops of truffle oil.
• Spread goat cheese on a crostini.
• Top with a fresh sliced jalapeno, blackberry and drizzle of honey.
• Place a piece of brie on a crostini.
• Top with hot pepper jam.
• Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on a crostini.
• Top with basil pesto and crushed red pepper flakes.

SIMPLE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve.

GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI WITH CACAO NIBS AND FRESH FIGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet and brush with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
• Put the cream cheese, goat cheese, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Add the coarsely ground peppercorns, cacao nibs and thyme leaves. Pulse until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Smear a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each crostini. Top with some sliced and wedged figs, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with a few thyme leaves and some salt.

CROSTINI AL CAFFE E CACAO

Steps:

• Place the mascarpone in a small bowl. Add the espresso, cocoa, and sugar. Stir well to blend thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to develop flavors. Remove from the refrigerator a few minutes before serving.
• Place the bread rounds on a baking sheet and toast them in a 350 oven until lightly golden on the outside but still soft within.
• If desired, lightly butter the crostini. Then, using a knife, spread the mascarpone mixture on the crostini, smoothing it into low mounds. Dust the tops lightly with cocoa.
• Makes 12 crostini.